Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Michael Mundell, Solid Waste Manager
Contact Info
(830) 221-4040 - mmundell@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Approval of a ratification for the purchase of a propane-fueled pneumatic tire forklift utilizing a grant from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality through the Alamo Area Council of Governments from Briggs Equipment using a BuyBoard contract.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
On June 12, 2017, City Council approved the purchase of a propane-fueled pneumatic tire forklift utilizing a $30,000 grant from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) through the Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) from Equipment Depot using an NJPA contract.
Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond the vendor’s control, the equipment cannot be delivered prior to the date required by grant guidelines. Therefore, Staff now requests ratification for the purchase of the forklift from Briggs Equipment utilizing a BuyBoard contract.
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
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Yes |
City Plan/Council Priority: |
Strategic Priorities: 1: Use a variety of funding sources for operational and capital needs. Explore creative funding alternatives and partnerships. |
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total cost of the forklift is $30,002; there is adequate funding in the Solid Waste Fund to cover the additional funds required for this purchase.
Recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends ratification for the purchase of a propane-fueled pneumatic tire forklift from Briggs Equipment utilizing a BuyBoard contract.